August - The Car Nut

Atlanta Jaguar Society
Atlanta,,GA
AJSxNewsletter
used market gave us many insights
into the intricacies and market
fluctuations of said market while
By Alan Talbott, President
entertaining us with anecdotal
stories all evening. We very much
t’s about to be satisfied with
appreciate his time and energy in
the XKR version of the 300HP sharing some of his experiences over
XK that debuted in April. The the last forty years.
Supercharged V-8 will bring 420HP
to the table mated to a six- speed
Our Cohutta trip to the mountains
paddle shift transmission. This
had an outstanding turnout with the
configuration will get you from
group touring to the top of Fort
zero to 60 MPH in 4.9 seconds. As Mountain to have lunch at the
with the current XK model and the
beautiful Cohutta Lodge. We had
XJ sedan it will have a stiff
our repast with perfect weather (77
aluminum body with chassis,
degrees at the top) and a
suspension and braking upgrades to breathtaking scenic overlook from the
accommodate the massive increase in lodge. On to Ellijay for antique
power. It will be in dealers by
shopping till late afternoon. We had
December so put a little something
a great time made even better by lots
under the tree at a mere $92,000 for of folks turning out.
the convertible.
The Need For Speed
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We have two great events coming up
Those who might want to wait for
this month in the Lake Party and
the “previously owned” version were Martini Night at Fernbank both of
treated to a great discussion at the
which are detailed elsewhere in the
newsletter. Also, both are getting to
be a tradition and if you haven’t
been before to either now’s the time
to try them.
In looking forward a couple of
months our annual Concours
d’ Elegance will be held at Nalley
Jaguar this year in a complete
departure from any of our regular
venue’s. Another complete departure
Robert Goldman
is the day, which will be on
monthly meeting by Robert Goldman Saturday the 7th. The club will have
of Jags n More, detailing the fine art people exposure on Alpharetta
of buying or leasing a Jaguar.
Highway in Roswell that has been
Robert’s extensive background in the unknown in the past and Nalley is
Augustx2006
an exciting place to hold our show
since they already speak Jaguar. We
believe you will really enjoy the
staging of the event at this location
so please plan to bring your car no
matter the condition. We would like
to see it and you there for this
important event. Details in the next
newsletter.
We have our August meeting at
Chicago’s on the 28th so make your
reservations with Beverly Leo at
770-949-6775
orfredleo@bellsouth.net. Look
forward to seeing you then if not
before.
Lake Lanier Party
Saturday August 19th
Wil Sommers
9270 Horseshoe Bend
Gainesville, Ga
Cell: 404-803-0306
Time: 2:00PM into the evening
Dinner: Approx 5:00PM
By Alan Talbott, President
B
eat the Atlanta heat on the 19th
at Lake Lanier! Wil Sommer
has graciously offered his lakefront
home, again this year, for this
annual AJS event. Boating,
lounging, talking, playing cards,
Next monthly meeting
August 28, 2006
Chicago’s sandy springs
Social hour-6:00 PM, dinner-7:00 PM
** Please rsvp to beverlee leo **
770-949-6775 or fredleo@bellsouth.net
walking and swimming will all be
the order of the day. This has and
continues to be a very relaxing
afternoon and a way to get out of
the metro mess. Kids are welcome
and there should be enough
diversion to keep them busy. We
will eat dinner around 5:00 with
AJS supplying the BBQ, beans,
slaw, beer and wine. However, we
would like folks to bring a dish of
dessert or appetizers to augment the
feast.
As always we need to know who is
attending so that we can plan BBQ
amounts so please RSVP to Fred &
Beverly Leo at 770-949-6775 or
fredleo@bellsouth.net.
Don’t miss a great time!
Directions
From GA400: North to Exit 17, Keith
Bridge Road, Hwy 306. Right, 1.0 mile to
Browns Bridge (Hwy 369). Right, 5.8
miles over Six Miles Creek Bridge, over
Two Miles Creek Bridge, right on
Waldrip (Citgo Gas Station). Right on
Vans Tavern, slight right on Sourwood .5
miles. Right on Horseshoe Bend. Two
story tan home. Park on front grass
anywhere.
From 85: To 985 north to Gainesville
Exit #16. Left 2.4 miles to McEver Road
(Hwy 53). Right on McEver 2.0 miles to
Browns Bridge (Hwy 369). Left on
Browns Bridge Road 6.3 miles over
Large Green Bridge. Pass Elvis Tavern,
left at sign to Sourwood, slight right turn,
on to Horseshoe Bend. Two story tan
home. Park on front grass anywhere.
June’s Corner
Member News
By June Mindrup, Health & Hospitality Director
New Member Department: Larry
and JoAnn Courant have recently
joined our club (they even attended
the July 23rd day trip to Cohutta
Lodge). They are the proud owners
of a 2000 XKR convertible (Tripple
Black). Glad to have you with us!
Atlanta Jaguar Society
www.atlantajaguarsociety.org
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Cornelius are
new AJS'ers. They own an XKR
and a l966 E-Type. Welcome
Aboard!
Mr and Mrs. Larry Walton are
"re-instated" members. They also
were on the Cohutta Lodge trip.
Welcome back!
Officers & Directors
President
(H)770.939.1644
Alan Talbott
talbottfurniture@bellsouth.net
President Elect
Vice President
(H)706.864.4903
Open
Ray Gore
rgore@alltel.net
2nd Vice President
J.P Summers
(H)770.448.5244 johnsummers@polarisind.com
Advertising & Publicity Director
Blitch Ann Bird's Mother passed
away on August 14th. All AJS'ers
are extending condolences on her
loss.
Gary Morgan's Estate has been
settled and his 1974 E-Type
Roadster is for sale for $50,000.
His XJR was sold within 2 hours
after being put on the auction block.
Everyone is aware of how Gary's
cars were kept so this 1974 Model
won't be available very long.
Our fisherman extraordinaire, Wil
Sommer, landed a 10 pound 14
ounce Stripped Bass in Lake Lanier
on July 15th. Did you release it so
you can catch it again, Will?
On July 15th, Bob Hicks was
admitted to Union General Hospital
to receive 3 units of blood in
preparation for surgery in the
Lanier Park Hospital in Gainesville,
GA on July 17th. On August 2nd,
Bob and Beverly went to Asheville,
N.C. to start a series of 30
hyperbaric oxygen treatments (1 a
day for 6 weeks). Please remember
them in your prayers.
Bob Daly will soon be going back
to Barinas, Venezuela to oversee
work on G.E.'s electric generating
power station. When completed
Open
Past President
(H)770.509.6830
Paul Brower
pgbrower@mindspring.com
Secretary
(H)404-843-0681
Kenneth Carr
jkennethcarr@yahoo.com
Treasurer
(H)770.497.9980
Fran McNair
fmcnair@bellsouth.net
Activities Directors
(H)770.949.6775
Fred & Beverly Leo
fredleo@bellsouth.net
Newsletter Editor
(H)770.772.9734
Pete Scarborough
scarboro@bellsouth.net
Membership Director
Wil Sommer
(C)404.803.0306 peachtreebroker@mindspring.com
Health & Hospitality Director
June Mindrup
(H)770.457.1217
jmindrup@bellsouth.net
Technical Director
Paul Brower
(H)770.509.6830
pgbrower@mindspring.com
Regalia Directors:
Rachael Morrison
(H)706.356.4841
Robert Reichert
(770)971.6553
rachelmorrison@alltel.net
robertareichert@aol.com
Concours Director
Open
Honorary Chairman
John Steen
(H)770.419.9632
jbsteen74@aol.com
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December and is distributed free to all Society
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AJS Newsletter Editor
Pete Scarborough
4900 Gaidrew
Alpharetta, GA 30022
this station will provide power for approximately
100,000 homes. That's quite a project in the depths of
the Jungle. Bob, keep safe!
In May and June, Bob and Kim Daly celebrated their
35th Wedding Anniversary with a trip to Rome, Italy.
Wonder if they threw a coin in the fountain?
Don and Marlene Hart spent the latter part of July in
Seattle, Washington, This trip was two-fold -- to
celebrate their wedding anniversary and to visit their
nephew.
Rachel Morrison just returned from a 5-day combined
business and pleasure trip to N.Y. for the 75th
Anniversary Gala for the Doncaster Design line of
Ladies Apparel (the Company Rachel worked for).
Daughter Rebecca and Granddaughter Reagan
accompanied her and they attended some Broadway
Shows, enjoyed fabulous food, shopping and the
Metropolitan Museum of Arts.
In July, Jim and June Mindrup went to Alton, Illinois for the funeral of Jim's niece's husband. They
drove 1200 miles in two days!! Then on August 3rd,
Jim Mindrup underwent surgery at St. Joseph's Hospi-
tal. Along with the gallblatter, a huge gallstone was
removed. Ever thoughtful Jim gave the stone to June
with the promise to have it set in a ring. Oh Joy!
Martini Night & IMAX !
Fernbank Museum
767 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30307
Friday Evening September 1
7:00PM Cocktails and or Dinner
Movie Time: 9:00PM
Movie: Ancient Greece
Tickets: $10/Person or $9.00 if over 55. Includes cover
charge and IMAX cost. Call 404-929-6400 ahead of
time.
Dinner: Fernbank has a restaurant but it closes at
4:00PM. In the evening there is a catered buffet
available. Appetizers are $6.00 as are desserts. Entrees
are $20.00 but that doesn’t include appetizers or
dessert.
Martini night at Fernbank has become a very popular
event due to the live music and the IMAX movie. If you
have not been to the IMAX ever it is the best format for
film that exists. A five story screen and brilliant photography fill the senses. Ancient Greece is the subject of
this months feature, that begins at 9:00, and if you like
history I believe you will find it fascinating. Typically,
the movies last about 45 minutes. You may eat dinner
in the restaurant, which is located just off the main
downstairs music area, and the prices are listed above.
For those who decide to eat at the restaurant we can eat
together at around 7:30 if that fits everyone’s schedule.
The movie will start to seat at approx 8:45.
Please make your reservations directly with Fernbank at
the 404-929-6400 number and remember they do at
times sell out so don’t wait to long to handle.
Yes I know its Labor Day Weekend! See you there.
For directions go to:
www.fernbank.edu/museum or
Call 404-929-6300 or 6400
Jaguar to be Sold?
By Alan Talbott, President
A
s many of you are already aware Toyota
surpassed Ford last month to press its assault on
becoming the largest car company in the world.
Even though this was expected news it still shook
Detroit and, of course, Ford owns Jaguar. American
companies have 52% of the domestic market but the
competition is relentless so Ford is reviewing its
strategy to fight back. Unfortunately some of the
strategic moves may come in the form of selling
Jaguar. Ford’s Premier Group consists of Land
Rover, Jaguar, Volvo and Aston Martin.
This group lost $162MM in the second quarter of
this year. Kenneth Leet, formerly with Goldman
Sachs, is an investment banker with a formidable
background in sales and mergers. His job is to save,
sell or form alliances that will shore up Fords luxury
division.
This move, of course, has started the rumor mill going about a sale so stay tuned for news about an ever
evolving market. Hopefully, Mr. Leet will sort things
out in Jaguars favor.
As a side note, our domestic auto sales breaks down
market share as follows:
GM
Toyota
Ford
Chrysler
Honda
27.3%
16.2%
15.9%
11.5%
10.2%
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cars and chatting with British car fans. Additonal
information at www.peachtreemg.com
Area Automotive events that will not be attended by the club as
a group - but events you may want to attend on
your own
American Le Mans, Sept 30, Road Atlanta
British Car Fayre, Sept. 15, 10 AM/4 PM
A fairly new event held on Main St. In Norcross, GA
Might be fun to stop by.
Hubcaps and History, Sept. 16, 10AM/4PM
The Marietta Classic Car Show and Marietta Antique
Street Festival. Hosted by the Marietta Museum of
History. Classic cars and antiques. Car show lineup at
9:00 AM. Cars must be at least 25 years old. $25/car.
The antique festival draws over 125 antique dealers who
will show and sell their wares.
Southeast British Car Festival, Sept 22-24,
Dillard House, Dillard, Georgia
All British car event with awards in many car classes
such as Jaguar, Aston Martin, MG, Austin Healey,
etc. Enjoy the mountains, great, family style dining,
Highly successful series featuring a broad range of Le
Mans type cars and well-known drivers in tight
competition.
Ray Gore’s Great Garage
Check out that specially crafted weather vane
Activities & Events
Feb. 18
Tech Session at Talbotts: Woodwork restoration
Feb. 25
Andretti Speed Lab, Alpharetta, 11 AM-1 PM
March 18
St. Particks Day Parade
April 28-May 30
Walter Mitty at Road Atlanta
May 13
British Car Day at Martha Berry College, Rome
June 10-11
Overnight tour to Andersonville, Americus, etc.
August 19
Lake Party at Wil Sommer's.
September 1
Martini Night at Fernbank
Sept. 30
American Le Mans, Road Atlanta
Oct. 6
Pre-Concours Party at Bob & Fran McNairs
Oct. 7
AJS Concours d'Elegance at Nally
Oct. 14
Fall Tour, British Car Affair, Chimney Rock, NC
Oct. 21
Day trip to Euroautofestival, Greer, SC
December 10
Christmas Party at CC of Roswell
Regular business/dinner meetings are held the last Monday of each
month except May and December
FOR SALE
1974 Series III E-Type from the estate of Gary Morgan. Beautiful,
fresh British Racing Green. Hard top included. $50,000. Contact Gary
Franus (Gary's next door neighbor) at 404-791-3808
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AJS Newsletter
August 2006
August 19 Lake party at Wil’s
August 28 Dinner Meeting
Sept 1 Martini Night at Fernbank